On 20 August 2020, the Australian Government released its long awaited response (Government Response) to the Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services inquiry (Inquiry) into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct report: Fairness in Franchising…
In the wake of the decision by General Motors’ (GM) to withdraw from the Australian market, AADA has expressed concern over the company’s announcement that it will be launching a new vehicle brand. “The launch of General Motors Special Vehicles…
A feature of the annual AADA National Dealer Convention is the Expo, and with this year’s online “AADA 2020 Moving Forward” we will present a comprehensive “Virtual Expo” of vendors’ products and services in an engaging expo hub. The AADA…
AADA CEO James Voortman has led a chorus of criticism of the way General Motors has handled the Holden brand’s withdrawal from the Australian market, testifying before a Senate Inquiry last month. On Monday 3 August, the Senate Committee conducting…
AADA has congratulated the Federal Government for extending the expanded instant asset write-off until the end of the year. AADA CEO James Voortman said it was very welcome news for car Dealers and hoped it would help the industry recover…
The 2020 Australian Bureau of Statistics Motor Vehicle Survey found that average age of vehicles across Australia is 10.1 years, a figure that is twice as high as it should be. Tasmanian vehicles were the oldest at 12.5 years, while…
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the average age of passenger vehicles in Australia has now reached double figures, at 10.1 years. Tasmanian cars were the oldest on average, at 12.5 years and the Northern Territory,…
A Shorten Labor Government would grant AADA’s wish and implement an industry-specific Automotive Franchise Code of Conduct, Shadow Assistant Treasurer Dr Andrew…
In the first of a new series, thanks to legendary Fixed Operations Consultant, Lloyd Schiller, of LloydSchiller.com, and Brooke Samples of Profit Blueprints, we look at how you can use stories to motivate your staff and improve your sales and…
Twelve months ago, few people in the political circles of Australia knew anything about the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA). The irony is, of course, that the destiny of the automotive industry was – and still is – in the…